A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 935662 Details
Epoch: 43 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 935721 epoch_slot_no: 6921 block_no: 935617 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1495 time: 2018-04-28 12:11:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x05573ad80a101a0b162b4bf7c954106391a3d78cc87c4bdff1f10d0be6da3bbbBlock Operator
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